Elizabeth Taylor
JERSEY SHORE,PA
Summary
Energetic individual highly skilled in student learning plans and literacy improvement. Desiring a Reading Teacher position where I can make a difference and improving student literacy skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
BLaST IU 17
08.2022 - Current
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing targeted intervention strategies for struggling students.
- Implemented weekly individual reading lessons for 16 students from Kindergarten through sixth grades.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Supported the development of phonemic awareness and decoding skills through targeted activities, promoting fluent reading in struggling learners.
Substitute Teacher
Sugar Valley Rural Charter School
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Education
Certificate Program - Reading Specialist
Eastern University
St. David's, PA05.2024
Master of Education - Special Education
Eastern University
St. David's, PA12.2022
Master of Divinity - Religion/Theology
Drew Theological School
Madison, NJ05.2012
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
Mansfield University
Mansfield, PA05.2008
High School Diploma -
Montgomery Area School District
Montgomery, PA06.2004
Skills
- Student Records Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Google Drive
- Dependable and Responsible
- Organization and Time Management
- Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
- Literacy Intervention
- Instructional Strategies
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Lesson Planning
- Assessment Strategies
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Certification
Pennsylvania Instructional I: Music K-12 Issued 06/01/2008
Pennsylvania Instructional I: Special Education PK-12 Issued 03/03/2023
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
BLaST IU 17
08.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Sugar Valley Rural Charter School
01.2021 - 04.2022
Certificate Program - Reading Specialist
Eastern University
Master of Education - Special Education
Eastern University
Master of Divinity - Religion/Theology
Drew Theological School
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
Mansfield University
High School Diploma -
Montgomery Area School District
Pennsylvania Instructional I: Music K-12 Issued 06/01/2008
Pennsylvania Instructional I: Special Education PK-12 Issued 03/03/2023
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